Topic: August Fish of the Month

[loofa]

They are such good looking fish. I wish I had some.

[Schelly]

Teresa, just a quick question for you.  I've noticed in the last few months that Lumpy (the biggest Frontosa) tends to grow a little darker around the mouth at times - with the lighter bands nearly becoming the colour of the darker bands.  Can you tell me if this is normal, or should I be watching him more closely for signs of ill health?  

Thanks, appreciate any advice you can give.
Schelly

[theresa77]

I didn't come across anything about that when I was researching for the FOTM. If he is reaching sexual maturity that could be a cause. You should post this question in the African Cichlids topic and get an answer from someone more familiar with Africans.

[tipp]

excellent write up,interesting fish of choice

[Candace]

Great job, Theresa.  I'd love to have a tank full of Frontosa.

And Schelly, I looked at your home page - What beautiful pictures!  Where do you live?

[Schelly]

Thanks for visiting the website Candace. I'm only sorry its been so long since I've updated it!   I live on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, on the Richmond River. We grow sugar cane.  Very similar in climate to Florida actually, semi-tropical - very green very nice.

And because all my water is rain water, the perfect ph for my discus (but that's another forum!).  I do have to up the ph for my African and other South American cichlid tanks considerably though.  

Cheers
Schelly    

[Candace]

WOW, isn't that another country to add to your list, Tony?  It certainly is beautiful.  Are the pictures near where you actually live?  They look like picture postcards.

[Tony]

WOW, isn't that another country to add to your list, Tony?  It certainly is beautiful.  Are the pictures near where you actually live?  They look like picture postcards.

New South Wales (NSW) is a state of Australia and I lived in that state breifly  

[Fitst]

Good job Theresa.